Israel Orders Evacuations and Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon

Overview

• Israel directed residents to leave areas in Taybeh, Tayr Debba and Aita al-Jabal before strikes on what it described as Hezbollah military infrastructure.
• The Israeli military said it hit members of Hezbollah’s reconstruction unit during the bombardments, while Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported at least one death.
• Lebanon’s National News Agency reported attacks in the three towns and drones over Beirut as Israel said the actions aimed to block Hezbollah from rebuilding capabilities.
• Hezbollah issued an open letter asserting a legitimate right to self-defense and rejecting any political negotiations with Israel.
• Beirut was scheduled to review an army plan to disarm Hezbollah, with Israeli officials accusing Lebanese leaders of delays and Israeli media reporting U.S. coordination and pressure, including potential support for Israeli action.